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  1. dmccoyTFP

    Frustrated with Iron Stains

    I've about resigned myself to the fact that we will always have a yellow stained pool due to the iron content in our well water. After being a new pool owner for the past 3 years and knowing nothing about them going in, I believe I've mastered just about everything but this. I have tried all...
  2. dmccoyTFP

    another pool with Algea ?

    Based upon the pictures, I think I am facing a similar algae problem. I'd like to ask a couple of questions about the SLAM process which I hope will be beneficial to ttran2016 as well: The liquid bleach mentioned is it just your regular bottle of bleach that can be bought at any store? Do...
  3. dmccoyTFP

    Latest Results/Safe To Swim?

    My latest test results below: pH = 7.5 FC = 14 CC = 0.5 CH = 75 TA = 120 CYA = 100 When I've performed the daily test the last few days, the Cl hasn't even registered, it is orange which I'm assuming is well above 5 ppm. So, I guess my big question is, is it safe to swim or is the chlorine...
  4. dmccoyTFP

    Newbie - Which Tests to Perform First?

    Just received the TF-100 test kit. I'm a complete rookie when it comes to pools and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the information provided which I've tried to digest thus far (ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry, Recommended Levels, Chlorine / CYA Chart, etc.). Which tests do I perform first or do...
  5. dmccoyTFP

    Booster Pump Leak?

    Is it normal for the booster pump to be leaking water when the filter is running? I'm assuming not so I turned the filter off. Any ideas what could be causing this and how to fix? Pics attached.
  6. dmccoyTFP

    Hello from first time pool owner in Louisiana

    Hello from hot and muggy Louisiana! My family and I just moved into a home less than a month ago with an in-ground pool and have never owned or maintained a pool before so we will be learning everything starting from step 1. I'm still trying to get all the details for the pool before I post...